Alasdair MacIntyre is one of the major philosophers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. After Virtue, first published in 1981, remains the book for which he is best known but, as this volume testifies, his phenomenal output extends over a period of seven decades. Not only is his output extensive, but its impact, unusually for philosophers, has been wide-ranging. As MacIntyre enters his tenth decade, this book pays tribute not just to his work, but to the way in which it has been influential across disciplines outside of philosophy. Beginning with an intellectual biography, the chapters which follow, written by experts in their fields, explore MacIntyre's contributions to theology, Thomism, moral philosophy, classical philosophy, political philosophy, Marxism, the Frankfurt School, communication, business ethics, sociology, education, law, and therapeutic method. Essential reading for scholars from across these disciplines, and for anyone who wishes to understand MacIntyre's contributions, this volume not only helps readers to appreciate what we may learn from MacIntyre, but also indicates how his work will continue to be influential.
Industry Reviews
“The significance of this volume cannot be overestimated. With contributions written by an international team of renowned specialists in moral, social, and political philosophy, the book testifies both to a wide scope of Alasdair MacIntyre’s philosophy, and an increasing influence of his ideas across the world. The volume will not only be useful for teachers and students of the humanities. It will provide its readers with indispensable intellectual apparatus to understand, and to cope with, present-day societal transformations.”
—Adam Chmielewski, Chair, Department of Social and Political Philosophy, The University of Wroclaw, Poland
“Much has been written about Alasdair MacIntyre’s philosophy, but Learning from MacIntyre is without rival as a demonstration of the extraordinary range of MacIntyre’s influence, not only within academic philosophy but across a variety of other disciplines.”
—Peter Wicks, Scholar in Residence, The Elm Institute
“Learning from MacIntyre is a tour de force illuminating the evolution, complexity, and applicability of Alasdair MacIntyre’s significant body of work to a range of disciplines and traditions. The work serves as a collection of masterclasses by eminent scholars who guide the reader through the breadth, depth, and development of MacIntyre’s thought.”
—Ann Gallagher, Head of Academic Nursing, University of Exeter
